San Jose, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
1,029,409
Unemployment
4.6%
Poverty
8.3%
Median Home
$925,800
Median Income
$117,324
Median Rent
$2,232
San Jose SnackAbility
8.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
10
Affordability
4
Diversity
10
Safety
5
Amenities
10
Education
8
Commute
5
San Jose, CA Crime Report
28,222
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,741.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
16.85%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
San Jose / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 28,222 | 2,741.2 | 2,581.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 4,375 | 424.9 | 442.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 40 | 3.9 | 5.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 1,185 | 115.1 | 113.6 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2,584 | 251.0 | 288.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 23,847 | 2,316.3 | 2,138.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 4,045 | 392.9 | 369.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 12,737 | 1,237.2 | 1,341.7 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 7,065 | 686.2 | 427.6 | 246.0 |
San Jose, CA Cost Of Living
179
San Jose's Overall Cost Of Living
San Jose's Overall Cost Of Living
1.8x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | San Jose | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 179 | 140 | 100 | |
| Services | 119 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 135 | 113 | 100 | |
| Health | 125 | 115 | 100 | |
| Housing | 304 | 198 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 144 | 134 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 137 | 126 | 100 | |
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Rankings for San Jose in California
Map Of San Jose, CA
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Population over time in San Jose
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,029,409 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 1,026,658 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 1,023,031 | 1.4% |
| 2017 | 1,009,363 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 1,000,860 | 1.5% |
| 2015 | 986,320 | 1.8% |
| 2014 | 968,903 | 1.5% |
| 2013 | 954,379 | 1.6% |
| 2012 | 939,688 | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 925,300 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in San Jose
| Race | San Jose | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 25.1% | 36.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 2.8% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 36.9% | 14.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.3% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 31.0% | 39.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in San Jose
| Gender | San Jose | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in San Jose for adults over 25
| Education | San Jose | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 10.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 16.0% | 20.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For San Jose, California
| Income | San Jose | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.9% | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.7% | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.6% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.4% | 7.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.9% | 10.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.2% | 15.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.3% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.4% | 17.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.5% | 9.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 25.1% | 13.3% | 8.3% |
